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Puerto Santa Cruz - Profile

Location

This wide river, with the town of Puerto Santa Cruz on the west bank, forms a natural harbour. The surrounding area is the Monte León National Park which is home to Magellanic penguins, cormorants and other 20 species of sea birds. It lies about 200nm north of the Beagle Channel and is 10 miles from the river mouth.

Position 50° 08.2'S, 68° 20.0'W.

Clearance

Report to the Prefectura.

Docking

The river entrance can be dangerous in strong winds and the tide runs very strongly in the river. It is important to follow the channel markers up to the town.